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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Indian men’s and women’s boxers to travel to Italy and France for training and competition
India’s elite men and women boxers will travel to Italy and France for a period of 52 days from October to December for their overseas training and participation in international competition. The overseas training and exposure has been sanctioned by the government at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.31 crores.
A 28 member contingent will travel which include 10 male boxers and 6 women boxers along with the support staff. Amongst the boxers who will be participating include Amit Panghal, Ashish Kumar, Satish Kumar, Simranjit Kaur, Lovlina Borgohain and Pooja Rani, all of whom have earned quotas for the Tokyo Olympics. All the four events  where India is yet to win a quota, will have boxers who will be a part of the travelling contingent. They will be accompanied by 8 coaches and support staff in the men’s team and 4 coaches and support staff in the women’s team.
Lovlina Borgohain, Women’s 69 kg boxer, is looking forward to be participating in competition again, “It is very good that we will be getting a feeling of competition again. I am very excited about this. With 10 months to go before the Olympics, getting to compete against European opponents will be really helpful.”
The men’s and women’s boxing team will be training at Assisi, Italy for a period of 52 days from October 15 to December 5. The expenses will include their boarding, lodging, airfare and visa fees. Covid Tests of all 28 players and staff will also be covered under this expense.
13 boxers from the contingent will also participate in the “Alexis Vastine” International Boxing Tournament to be held in Nantes, France from October 28 to October 30.
Ashish Kumar, Men’s 75 kg boxer said that this is good preparation as they would be coming up against opponents who they might face at the Olympics, “It will be very helpful for us to play against competitors from abroad. We were already at camp in Patiala and regained our fitness, going abroad will really help. When we meet new competitors, we will get an idea of our level. It will help us get a better idea of where we stand and what aspects we need to improve on.”
Nine boxers, the highest ever for a single Olympics from India have earned quotas for the Tokyo games. The World Olympic qualifying event scheduled for next year is the last event for Indian boxers to obtain quotas for the Olympics.
CA Kutappa, Chief Coach, Indian Men’s Boxing Team is very happy that the boxers will travel abroad and calls this exposure trip as an opportunity to know where they stand against international competition after all the disruptions that have taken place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, “At this time last year, we were at peak competition fitness, participating in the World Championships and were training intensely. Thank the government for sanctioning this. The boxers are very happy, they wanted to do something different, they need competition and training. They want to see where they stand compared to the European boxers. This overseas exposure will give a better idea of competition from Europe.”
Special Service and Features
Padma Bhushan Sunil Gavaskar joins first anniversary celebrations of Chhotu Indane
IndianOil’s 5kg FTL registers growth of 58.5% since its rechristening last December
12th December 2021, Mumbai: Padma Bhushan Sunil Gavaskar joined the celebrations as IndianOil celebrated the first anniversary of the Corporate’s 5kg Free Trade LPG  cylinders being rechristened as Chhotu. Mr.SM Vaidya, Chairman, and Mr. V Satish Kumar, Director , IndianOil, were also present on the occasion.
Since its rechristening by Mr. Vaidya in December last year, Chhotu has grown to one of the most popular LPG brands in the country. Since its rebranding, the sale of Chhotu cylinders has showcased a phenomenal growth of 58.5%. The Corporation sells almost 2 lakhs FTL cylinders on an average every month, across the country.
Mr. Gavaskar wished Chhotu on its first anniversary and said that Chhotu will go onto become a valuable addition to each household in the coming years.
Marking the celebrations, Mr. Vaidya said, “It's an honour to have the Little Master & Indian batting legend Mr Sunil Gavaskar gracing the first birthday celebration of #IndianOil's own Little Master, Chhotu Indane, in Mumbai today. Chhotu stands tall as a symbol of convenience, safety & reliability in the Indian Kitchen.
Thanking Mr. Gavaskar on joining the celebrations, Mr. Satish Kumar said that just like he was reliable and trusted member of the Indian cricket team, IndianOil’s Chhotu will play a similar role in our kitchens.
Chhotu Indane LPG is today available at more than 20, 000 touchpoints across the country. Customers wishing to purchase Chhotu can get the LPG cylinder from Point of sales  such as Kirana Stores, Supermarkets, and IndianOil Retail outlets & LPG distributorships, by only submitting a Proof of Identity. The easy to handle and carry cylinder is completely safe, meeting all BIS specifications.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
151.58 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 5,90,611
Active cases stands at 1.66%
Recovery Rate currently at 96.98%
40,863 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,44,53,603
1,59,632 new cases in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
69 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Statewise status of Omicron Variant
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S. No.
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State
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No. of Omicron Cases
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Discharged/Recovered/Migrated
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|
1
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|
Maharashtra
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1,009
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439
|
|
2
|
|
Delhi
|
|
513
|
|
57
|
|
3
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
441
|
|
26
|
|
4
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
373
|
|
208
|
|
5
|
|
Kerala
|
|
333
|
|
93
|
|
6
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
204
|
|
160
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|
7
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
185
|
|
185
|
|
8
|
|
Haryana
|
|
123
|
|
92
|
|
9
|
|
Telangana
|
|
123
|
|
47
|
|
10
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
113
|
|
6
|
|
11
|
|
Odisha
|
|
60
|
|
5
|
|
12
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
28
|
|
9
|
|
13
|
|
Punjab
|
|
27
|
|
16
|
|
14
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
27
|
|
10
|
|
15
|
|
Goa
|
|
19
|
|
19
|
|
16
|
|
Assam
|
|
9
|
|
9
|
|
17
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
9
|
|
9
|
|
18
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
8
|
|
5
|
|
19
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
4
|
|
3
|
|
20
|
|
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
|
|
3
|
|
0
|
|
21
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
3
|
|
3
|
|
22
|
|
Jammu and Kashmir
|
|
3
|
|
3
|
|
23
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
2
|
|
2
|
|
24
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
|
25
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|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
26
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|
Ladakh
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|
1
|
|
1
|
|
27
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|
Manipur
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
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Total
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3,623
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|
1,409
Ministry of Culture
Culture organises “Swar Dharohar Festival”- to showcase the iconic art & culture, rich literary Art & Heritage of Indian States, at Central Vista
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Main Highlights:
- Ministry of Culture, Government of India in collaboration with “Swar Dharohar Foundation,” inaugurated three day “Swar Dharohar Festival” under Kalanjali.
- The entry is free for everyone.
- The event starts with morning Ragas at 10 AM and various cultural performances are organised from 4 PM.
Ministry of Culture, Government of India in collaboration with “Swar Dharohar Foundation,” inaugurated three day “Swar Dharohar Festival” under Kalanjali. “Swar Dharohar Festival” is a Music, Art & Literature Festival to showcase the iconic art and culture of India and, the rich literary Art & Heritage of Indian States.
Swar Dharohar festival was Inaugurated today by Chief Guest Sh. Mehtab Ali  and Pt. Lalit Prasad . On the first day Classical Performance, Ghazal, Kavi Sammelan, Mushaira, Sufi Performance were organised. Ghazal was performed by Sh. Diwakar Meena, Sh. Hamsar Hayat and Athar Hayat performed Sufi Music.
Under Kalanjali, cultural programmes are being organised at Central Vista every week. The 3 days festival will continue to be organized on 3rd and 4th of December 2022 at the Central Vista, India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi.
Swar Dharohar Utsav started in the morning with Ragaas, and many celebrities performed.
In this program the upcoming local Artists will perform with Legend Artist on the same platform to showcase their talents. The National as well as Local Poets will exhibit their artistry through Kavi Sammelan.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
GROUNDWATER OVER EXPLOITATION
The Dynamic Ground Water Resources of the country are being periodically assessed jointly by Central Ground Water Board  and State Governments. Analysis of data of 2020 groundwater assessment with previous assessments suggest improved groundwater situation in certain parts of the country.
However, groundwater is a dynamic resource. Therefore, Central Government and State Governments have taken a number of important measures for conservation, management of ground water and effective implementation of rain water harvesting in the country despite improved trend of groundwater situations in certain areas and Water being a State subject, which can be seen at URL:http://jalshakti-dowr.gov.in/sites/default/files/Steps_to_control_water_depletion_Feb2021.pdf. Some of the important initiatives in this regard are also given at Annexure.
Further, a number of States have done notable work in the field of water conservation/harvesting such as ‘Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan’ in Rajasthan, ‘Jalyukt Shibar’ in Maharashtra, ‘Sujalam Sufalam Abhiyan’ in Gujarat, ‘Mission Kakatiya’ in Telangana, Neeru Chettu’ in Andhra Pradesh, Jal Jeevan Hariyali in Bihar, ‘Jal Hi Jeevan’ in Haryana, and Kudimaramath scheme in Tamil Nadu.
Ground water level in various parts of the Country is fluctuating because of continuous withdrawal necessitated by increased demand of fresh water for various uses including irrigation, vagaries of rainfall, increased population, food security, industrialization & urbanization etc.
Further, as per groundwater assessment 2020 conducted jointly by Central Ground Water Board and State Governments, total annual groundwater extraction for all uses in the country is around 245 Billion Cubic Metre  which includes 218 BCM for agriculture use.
This Department has issued guidelines on 24 Sep 2020 with pan-India applicability for regulation and control of ground water extraction in the country. Water being a State subject, the guidelines advocate for a participatory approach for sustainable ground water management in agriculture sector including working towards crop rotation, diversification & other initiatives to reduce over-dependence on groundwater.
Atal Bhujal Yojana  is being implemented in certain water stressed areas of the country, which includes activities like preparation of water security plan at Gram Panchayat level in participatory mode by involving communities to use available groundwater and surface water in an efficient manner.
Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare  is implementing Per Drop More Crop component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana  which is operational from 2015-16. The PMKSY - Per Drop More Crop mainly focuses on water use efficiency at farm level through micro irrigation  to reduce the extraction of groundwater.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to launch Indian Space Association on 11th October
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch Indian Space Association  on 11th October, 2021 at 11 AM via video conferencing. He will also interact with representatives of the Space Industry on this landmark occasion.
About Indian Space Association 
ISpA is the Premier Industry Association of Space and Satellite companies, which aspires to be the collective voice of the Indian Space industry. It will undertake policy advocacy and engage with all stakeholders in the Indian Space domain, including the Government and its agencies. Echoing the Prime Minister’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, ISpA will help in making India self-reliant, technologically advanced and a leading player in the space arena.
ISpA is represented by leading home grown and global corporations with advanced capabilities in space and satellite technologies. Its founding members include Larson & Toubro, Nelco , OneWeb, Bharti Airtel, Mapmyindia, Walchandnagar Industries and Ananth Technology Limited. Other core members include Godrej, Hughes India, Azista-BST Aerospace Private Limited, BEL, Centum Electronics, Maxar India.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Tree saplings planted as part of Mission LiFE by Ministry of Law and Justice
, Government of India had envisaged to celebrate the World Environment Day 2023 with a thrust on the Mission LiFE. The concept of LiFE, introduced by the Prime Minister of India, aims to promote sustainable living by encouraging individuals to make changes in their lifestyles and emphasizes responsible and conscious use of resources to safeguard and conserve the environment.
AYUSH
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal to inaugurate two-day National Ayush Mission  Conclave in New Delhi tomorrow
NAM has played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Ayush systems and its integration into the mainstream healthcare system
Ministry of Ayush is organising a two days National Ayush Mission Conclave in New Delhi from 18th to 19th May 2023. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will be the Chief Guest and Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate the conclave in presence of Health and Ayush Ministers from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Goa, Jharkhand, Uttarakand, Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh including representatives from Jammu & Kashmir etc.
Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Brajesh Pathak and Minister of State for Ayush Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai will also be present in the inaugural session along with other officials of Ministry of Ayush. An ICT initiative of Ministry of Ayush will also be launched on this occasion.
National Ayush Mission  is the flagship program of Ministry of Ayush and with active cooperation of states and UTs governments; it is changing the Health and wellness landscape in states. The two days conclave will pave way for better coordination among stakeholders and strengthen AHWCs functioning.
During the two days conclave, subject experts from participating states will deliberate on various aspects of National Ayush Mission , focused on enhanced efficiency in budget absorption under NAM and institutionalization for improvised execution of the scheme, enabling better supply of medicines to Ayush Health Facilities, capacity building for Ayush and upgradation of Ayush Health Wellness centers , strengthening the education ecosystem in Ayush to strengthen Public Health and technological integration for research and quality assurance in Ayush public healthcare.
Ministry of Ayush’s endeavour has been to strengthen the public health and welfare system through integration of Ayush system. The flagship program National Ayush Mission was launched in 2014 and it has played a crucial role in preserving and promoting India's traditional systems of medicine and their integration into the mainstream healthcare system. It aims to enhance the availability, accessibility, and quality of Ayush healthcare services across the country through Ayush Health Wellness centers  as part of Government of India’s Ayushman Bharat scheme. The NAM comprises the components of Ayush Services and Ayush Educational Institutions in addition to newly introduced Ayush Public Health Programs.
Union Cabinet has approved the operationalization of 12,500 Ayush HWCs by upgrading existing Ayush Dispensaries / Health Sub-centre through State/UT Governments in Centrally Sponsored Scheme mode and under the broad umbrella of National Ayush Mission  in a phased manner. Till date more than 8500 AHWCs has been setup across India and are serving the communities.
Ministry of Steel
NMDC - The Eco-Friendly Miner celebrates World Environment Day 2022
India’s largest producer of iron ore, the National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.,  under Ministry of Steel celebrated the World Environment Day 2022 on the keynote of ‘Only One Earth’ at its Head Office in Hyderabad. Shri Mukesh Khare, Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi was the Chief Guest for the event with Shri Vineet Pandey, CVO, NMDC as the Guest of Honour. NMDC’s ED  Shri B. Sahoo, ED  Shri A.K. Padhy, CGM  Shri M. Jayapal Reddy and senior officials were also present.
A global environment expert and among the top researchers on air pollution concerns in India, Professor Khare praised NMDC’s vision on Sustainable Mining Objectives of the company and said, “The mining major’s decades of commitment towards the environment and the community is building a robust ESG framework. In the future, the miners and engineers should look at an economic, engineering efficient, and ecology conscious approach to mining.”
NMDC has built a sturdy afforestation programme and has planted over 3.0 million trees in and around its projects. Reiterating NMDC’s resolve towards reforestation, Shri Vineet Pandey said, “We mine in ecologically sensitive areas and it is our duty to restore the mines back to their natural state. The theme ‘Only One Earth’ has been relevant for 50 years and will continue to find relevance in our future.”
NMDC’s mining complexes have earned a 5 Star Rating from the Indian Bureau of Mines for their responsible mine and resource planning. Contributing to the Government of India’s push towards Green initiatives, the company has invested in renewable power generation, practices zero-waste mining, and is laying a 15 MTPA slurry pipeline for environment-friendly ore transport.
Wishing his employees a happy Environment Day, NMDC CMD Shri Sumit Deb said, “The phrase ‘Eco-Friendly Mining’ is typically an oxymoron but we have been able to transcend this with environment conservation at the core of our business. With being the largest iron ore producer of India, NMDC plays a pivotal role in embracing and advocating eco-friendly mining.”
On the occasion of World Environment Day 2022, Shri B. Sahoo led the employees to take an oath to contribute to environment conservation and healing. NMDC employees received Jute Bags, Clay Bottles, Biodegradable Pens, and plants. The Environment Department of NMDC also conducted essay writing and elocution competitions on May 23, 2022 and the winners were felicitated .
Ministry of Railways
RASHTRIYA EKTA DIWAS CELEBRATED AT ECoR HQs
General Manager, East Coast Railway Shri Sharad Kumar Srivastava administered oath to the Officers and employees of ECoR to dedicate themselves towards preserving the Unity, Integrity & Security of the Nation and act on the vision & actions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. Later Shri Srivastava flagged off the Bike Rally for Run for Unity; where a large number of Railway Employees participated.
All the Principal Heads of Departments of ECoR including Principal Chief Personnel Officer Shri Tushar Kanti Mandal participated in the Ekta Diwas. Chief Personnel Officer  Shri L.V.S.S Patrudu, co-ordinated the programme.
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Ministry of Defence
PRESS RELEASE :ARMY COLUMNS MOBILIZED IN FLOOD AFFECTED AREAS OF MADHYA PRADESH
Recent spell of heavy rain in Madhya Pradesh has flooded Gwalior – Chambal region affecting many villages in Gwalior, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Datia and Bhind districts. The flooding in many prominent rivers in the area submerged swathes of area and washed away critical road links and bridges connecting these areas. The local administration requested for local Army Formations to undertake coordinated flood relief and rescue operations to save precious lives and livestock.
On receipt of the requisition from civil administration, Army swiftly launched Operation Varsha 21. Four Army columns consisting of about 80 personnel and specialized equipment for flood relief operations were mobilized on 03 Aug 2021 from Army Formations of Sudarshan Chakra Corps stationed at Gwalior, Jhansi and Saugor and reached the affected areas of Sheopur, Shivpuri, Datia and Bhitarwar in Gwalior within two hours. The flood relief columns after carrying out initial assessment of the situation at the affected areas, launched operations during the night and were successful in reaching upto the last village. The efforts resulted in saving 150 personnel by morning of 04 Aug 2021 and another 250 persons as also livestock of the poor farmers.The rise in water levels in Sindh river in Bhind district inundated new areas on 04 & 05 Aug, wherein, additional Army columns were mobilized. Presently, nine columns including Engineer Task Force are deployed in the region. More than 700 persons have been evacuated to safer places. In addition, Doctors and Para Medic Staff from Army Medical Corps are also providing medical aid to the sick and injured. The relief operations are ongoing in conjunction with civil administration.
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Ministry of Finance
SPMCIL provides Eeco Van to school for visually impaired under CSR initiatives
Ms. Tripti Patra Ghosh, Chairman and Managing Director, Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India  handed over the Eeco Van to the Institution for the Blind School at Amar Colony, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi under SPMCIL CSR initiatives here today in the August presence of Shri S.K. Sinha, Director , SPMCIL and Shri B.J. Gupta, Chief General Manager , SPMCIL.
During the visit, they also inspected the other items provided to the school under SPMCIL CSR Initiatives.
A cultural programme was also organised by differently abled children of the blind school during the programme where they showed their excellent skills in singing, table playing and jugalbandi etc.
During the programme, the Management of the school thanked SPMCIL Management for providing Braille watches and sound system to the children of the school earlier.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to interact with beneficiaries of ‘Digital India’ on 1st July
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact with beneficiaries of ‘Digital India’ on 1st July at 11 AM via video conferencing.
The program is being organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on the occasion of ‘Digital India’ completing six years since its launch by the Prime Minister on 1st July, 2015. ‘Digital India’ has been one of the biggest success stories of New India — enabling services, bringing Government closer to citizens, promoting citizen engagement and empowering people.
Union Minister of Electronics and IT will also be present on the occasion.